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MOBO Awards 2016: Wizkid, Olamide, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Tekno Miles nominated for Best African Act.

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The nominations for the MOBO Awards 2016 have just been announced, which sees Wizkid, Olamide, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Tekno Miles, Moelogo, Eugy and Mista Silva get nominated for Best African Act.

This  category will be reduced to five final nominees come October 17, 2016.

This year marks the 21st Anniversary of the MOBOs and it appears that there is a focus on the UK’s thriving Hip-Hop and Grime scenes  with Kano and Skepta receiving nods in categories including ‘Best Male’, ‘Best Album’ and ‘Best Grime Act’.

The awards ceremony will be held in Glasgow at the SSE Hydro on Friday November 4, 2016 and will be broadcast live on ITV2 and repeated in full on ITV.

See the full nominations list for the 2016 MOBO’s below:

BEST MALE ACT

Craig David
Kano
Skepta
Tinie Tempah
Stormzy

BEST FEMALE ACT 

Lady Leshurr
Katy B
Laura Mvula
Little Simz
Nao

BEST NEWCOMER 

67
AJ Tracey
Avelino
Izzy Bizu
Mostack
Kojey Radical
Nadia Rose
Ray Blk
Anne-Marie
WSTRN

BEST ALBUM 

Laura Mvula – The Dreaming Room
Giggs – Landlord
Kano – Made In The Manor
Michael Kiwanuka – Love & Hate
Skepta – Konnichiwa

BEST HIP HOP ACT 

Giggs
Section Boyz
Little Simz
Fekky
Wretch 32

BEST SONG 

Craig David Feat. Big Narstie “When The Bassline Drops” (Produced by White N3rd)
Kano Feat. Giggs & Wiley “3 Wheel-Ups” (Produced by Swifta Beater)
Tinie Tempah Feat. Zara Larsson “Girls Like” (Produced by KDA)
WSTRN “In2” (Produced by PRGRSHN for PARALLEL)
Jorja Smith “Blue Lights” (Produced by Joice)
Naughty Boy Feat. Beyoncé & Arrow Benjamin “Runnin’” (Produced by Naughty Boy)
Abra Cadabra Feat. Krept & Konan “Robbery (Remix)” (Produced by Yamaica)
Chase & Status Feat. Frisco “Funny” (Produced by Chase & Status)
Ghetts – “You Dun Know Already” (Produced by Sir Spyro)
M.O “Who Do You Think Of” (Produced by Fred Gibson)
J.Hus “Friendly” (Produced by J5)
Lethal Bizzle “Wobble” (Produced by Diztortion)

BEST VIDEO

Laura Mvula – Phenomenal Woman  (Directed by Alex Southam)
Kojey Radical – Footsteps  (Directed by The Rest)
M.I.A – Borders  (Directed by M.I.A)
Nadia Rose – Skwod (Directed by Reece Proctol)
Bugzy Malone – Moving  (Directed by Bugzy Malone)

BEST R&B/SOUL ACT

Nao
James Blake
Michael Kiwanuka
Laura Mvula
Shakka

BEST GRIME ACT

AJ Tracey
Kano
Chip
Skepta
Stormzy

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT 

(This category will be reduced to 5 final nominees on October 17 )

Anderson. Paak
Beyoncé
Bryson Tiller
Chance The Rapper
Drake
Frank Ocean
Kanye West
Kaytranada
PARTYNEXTDOOR
Rihanna
Justin Bieber
Tory Lanez
DJ Khaled
Major Lazer
Travis Scott

BEST JAZZ ACT

Esperanza Spalding
Bill Laurance
Michael Janisch
Jacob Collier
Cory Henry

BEST GOSPEL ACT

Guvna B
Volney Morgan & New-Ye
Sarah Teibo
S.O
Andrew Bello

BEST REGGAE ACT

Popcaan
Alkaline
Spice
Protoje
Kranium

BEST AFRICAN ACT

(This category will be reduced to 5 final nominees on October 17)

Mr Eazi
WizKid
Moelogo
Tekno Miles
Tiwa Savage
Yemi Alade
Olamide
Mista Silva
Eugy
Kwamz & Flava

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Watch The Season Finale Of The “Shopaholic” Series As KIEKIE Recaps Her Favorite Stores

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KieKie takes viewers through the season finale of “Shopaholic”, Lagos edition. In this episode, she looks back at Season 1’s Lagos Edition highlights. Specifically, she explores her top shopping destinations across the city.

Throughout the episode, KieKie shares her exciting discoveries, highlighting her best purchases. Moreover, she shows standout fashion moments from the season.

The show takes viewers to various shopping spots. Initially, KieKie visits luxury boutiques. Then, she reveals hidden shopping gems in Lagos. As a result, viewers get expert shopping advice.

Earlier in the season, KieKie led viewers through Lagos’s vibrant shopping scene. She explored numerous stores during her adventures. Subsequently, she uncovered unique local treasures.

On her shopping sprees, KieKie discovered various items. For instance, she found fashionable clothing. Additionally, she explored interesting gadgets. Meanwhile, she provided detailed insights about each location.

Throughout the series, KieKie acted as a knowledgeable guide. She helped viewers understand Lagos’s shopping culture. Finally, she offered valuable tips for finding the best deals.

KieKie’s charismatic personality enhanced the show. She made shopping adventures exciting for viewers. Ultimately, she created an engaging insider’s guide to Lagos shopping.

“Shopaholic” shows KieKie’s honest reactions to the city’s different shopping places and the costs of living a city life. She takes viewers with her on a shopping trip in each episode and shows them what she bought.

Season 1 was about shopping in Lagos. Expect season 2 to be about shopping in Abuja. Then, season 3 will be about shopping in your country, city, or town. Tell KieKie about the best places to shop in your area. Watch new episodes every Friday on Lady Laide Media’s YouTube channel.

Subscribe to the series and turn on notifications so you won’t miss an episode! Get ready to go shopping with us and discover the best places to shop in Nigeria. New episodes are available every week, and you can also watch them in French.

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They Say “E Go Better”, It’s Getting Worse – Basketmouth On Nigeria’s Economy

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Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has openly expressed his frustrations with the state of Nigeria’s economy and its leadership.

During his appearance at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), Basketmouth addressed two major concerns in his interview. First, he emphasized the continuous rise in inflation. Then, he highlighted the rapid devaluation of the naira. He went on to explain how both issues are severely affecting the lives of everyday Nigerians.

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Lagos Fringe Festival Returns For Its 7th Edition This November

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The Lagos Fringe Festival is back for its seventh edition! The festival will kick off on November 19th and run until November 24th, 2024, at the iconic Freedom Park Lagos.

The team has packed this week with exciting workshops and a pop-up market. As the organisers revealed in a post, the event will feature talented artisans and creators. Interestingly, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with something for everyone to enjoy.

“We are getting closer to #LF2024, and we can’t wait to bring you another unforgettable festival experience! From mind-blowing performances to hands-on workshops that will sharpen your creative edge, and a pop-up market showcasing the best of local and global talent, there’s something for everyone! Whether you are into theatre, music, dance, or film, or looking to level up your skills in one of our exciting workshops, the anticipation is real! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Lagos Fringe Festival, where creativity comes to life!” the post said.

Lagos fringe festival organizers invite the public to showcase their work at the event.

“Lagos Fringe Festival is an open-access multidisciplinary art festival that offers producers, culture advocates, exhibitors, and performers the platform to showcase their existing or new work to a diverse audience, including local and international attendees, venue owners, curators, and art buyers,” the post added.

The Lagos Fringe Festival was launched in 2018. It has since experienced significant growth in the number of performances, participants, and audience engagement both locally and internationally. This growth has solidified its position as “one of the largest outdoor festivals in West Africa.”

According to a statement on their official site, “Over the last 7 years, Lagos Fringe has Impacted – over 5,000 young creatives, Produced – 500 + projects and events Entertained, 21,000+ people, Hosted 50+ international guests and employed over 70 personnel each year.”

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